One of our catalog’s new entries is the Checkpoint loose wheel nut indicator. Last October (2021), after a meeting with the Business Development Manager Matteo Lapi, our company became the official distributor for Checkpoint’s products in Italy. We already knew them, but they were an item we felt we never really understood. Therefore, we have decided to tell you more about these accessories. You will discover they can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety.
Usually, no one would doubt the importance of checking the tire pressure and changing tires when the tread has considerable signs of worn. Just a few would focus on the relevance of testing the movement of wheel nuts. On Continental’s website, there is an article highlighting the value of examining the nuts after 50 km since the tire change. The nuts are an element of extreme relevance for vehicle safety, and here is where Checkpoint enters the picture. They offer a wide range of products suitable for distinct functions: indication of the nut loosening, reducing the nut loosening, protection from corrosion and general wear, and warning about overheating. The available range covers sizes from 13 mm to 50 mm. The color palette is simply stunning (i.e., fluoro yellow and a vibrant green), making this product a style statement for vehicles. The cherry on the top is the ecological turn Checkpoint is conferring to its line, making it biodegradable (already recyclable).
This product’s applications include transport, mining, rail, military, agricultural and industrial. The principal end market for these loose wheel nut indicators is transportation (of goods, people, and emergency vehicles). Some countries have already introduced some regulations to increase their use. Besides giving immediate and visible feedback on nut loosening and preventing it, these tools can help reduce maintenance costs. In the mining sector, they are used on heavy machinery and vehicles, constantly operating in hard conditions and exposed to frequent vibrations. The same situation applies to agricultural vehicles. A different situation applies to the railway and industrial sectors. The first one uses the indicators (especially the Checksafe®) on fishplates connecting the end of two rails. The second one advises their use in industrial sites: on the steelwork supporting the factory building, overhead lifting equipment, and large moving machinery. Clearly, there’s nothing against the fact they can be installed on cars. Safety doesn’t make any discrimination. Let’s think about the benefits of applying them on a RV (camper) when going on a road trip.
At last, why choose Checkpoint? Because safety should always be a priority in our lives. Because it can help reduce the managing and maintenance costs of our fleet. Because by choosing the color we like most, we can make our wheels the coolest on the road.
If you require any additional information, you can visit the dedicated section on our website: https://vmrubber.com/en/c/tire-workshops/loose-nut-indicators/ , and download the best practice guide for application and use.
